The Nigerian government has proposed that schools must create isolation spaces before reopening.
This was part of the recommendation in the ‘Guidelines for schools and learning facilities reopening after COVID-19 pandemic closure’, submitted to the National Assembly on Tuesday.
The Federal Government said each school is “required to create temporary isolation spaces and fully-equipped clinics before reopening”.
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Schools were also asked to establish a referral system and procedures to take in case learners, teachers, administrators, and other education personnel become unwell while in schools.
In addition to this, the Federal Government mandated any state wishing to reopen schools to “hold adequate consultations with the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and the parents”.
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The guidelines also required that proprietors must construct additional structures and employ more teachers to ensure that they accommodate their students by adhering to the two-metre spacing system in classrooms.
School owners are also expected to provide soaps and buckets and ensure regular safe water supply.
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